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unt log in contents move to sidebar hide top 1 chapter 1 2 chapter 2 3 chapter 3 4 chapter 4 5 chapter 5 6 chapter 6 7 chapter 7 8 chapter 8 9 chapter 8a 10 chapter 9 11 chapter 9a 12 chapter 9b 13 chapter 9c 14 chapter 9d 15 chapter 10 16 chapter 10a 17 chapter 11 18 chapter 12 19 chapter 13 20 chapter 14 21 chapter 15 22 chapter 16 23 chapter 17 24 chapter 17a 25 chapter 17b 26 chapter 18 27 chapter 19 28 chapter 19a 29 chapter 20 30 chapter 21 31 chapter 22 32 chapter 22a 33 chapter 23 34 chapter 24 35 chapter 25 36 chapter 26 37 chapter 27 38 references 39 external links toggle the table of contents title 2 of the united states code add languages add links article talk english read edit view history tools tools move to sidebar hide actions read edit view history general what links here related changes upload file permanent link page information cite this page get shortened url switch to legacy parser print export download as pdf printable version in other projects wikisource wikidata item appearance move to sidebar hide from wikipedia the free encyclopedia u s federal statutes on the role of congress this article s use of external links may not follow wikipedia s policies or guidelines please improve this article by removing excessive or inappropriate external links and converting useful links where appropriate into footnote references january 2026 learn how and when to remove this message this article is part of a series on the united states code united states code title 1 general provisions title 2 the congress title 3 the president title 4 flag and seal seat of government and the states title 5 government organization and employees title 6 domestic security title 7 agriculture title 8 aliens and nationality title 9 arbitration title 10 armed forces title 11 bankruptcy title 12 banks and banking title 13 census title 14 coast guard title 15 commerce and trade title 16 conservation title 17 copyrights title 18 crimes and criminal procedure title 19 customs duties title 20 education title 21 food and drugs title 22 foreign relations and intercourse title 23 highways title 24 hospitals and asylums title 25 indians title 26 internal revenue code title 27 intoxicating liquors title 28 judiciary and judicial procedure title 29 labor title 30 mineral lands and mining title 31 money and finance title 32 national guard title 33 navigation and navigable waters title 34 crime control and law enforcement title 35 patents title 36 patriotic societies and observances title 37 pay and allowances of the uniformed services title 38 veterans benefits title 39 postal service title 40 public buildings properties and works title 41 public contracts title 42 the public health and welfare title 43 public lands title 44 public printing and documents title 45 railroads title 46 shipping title 47 telecommunications title 48 territories and insular possessions title 49 transportation title 50 war and national defense title 51 national and commercial space programs title 52 voting and elections title 53 reserved title 54 national park service and related programs united states portal v t e title 2 of the united states code outlines the role of congress in the united states code 1 chapter 1 edit chapter 1 election of senators and representatives 1 time for election of senators 1a election to be certified by governor 1b countersignature of certificate of election 2a reapportionment of representatives time and manner existing decennial census figures as basis statement by president duty of clerk 2b number of representatives from each state in 78th and subsequent congresses 2c number of congressional districts number of representatives from each district 5 nominations for representatives at large 6 reduction of representation 7 time of election 8 vacancies 9 voting for representatives omitted sections 2 3 4 chapter 2 edit chapter 2 organization of congress 21 oath of senators 22 oath of president of senate 23 presiding officer of senate may administer oaths 24 secretary of senate or assistant secretary may administer oaths 25 oath of speaker members and delegates 25a delegate to house of representatives from district of columbia 26 roll of representatives elect 27 change of place of meeting 28 parliamentary precedents of house of representatives 28a compilation of the precedents of house of representatives date of completion biennial update printing and availability of copies 28b printing and binding as public document of precedents of house of representatives number of sets authorized 28c distribution of precedents by public printer 28d distribution of precedents by public printer for official use particular distribution marking and ownership of sets 28e distribution of precedents by joint committee on printing of surplus sets additional printing etc of sets under authority of joint committee 29 condensed and simplified versions of house precedents other useful materials in summary form form and distribution to members of congress resident commissioner from puerto rico and others appointment and compensation of personnel utilization of services of personnel of federal agencies 29a early organization of house of representatives 29d committee on standards of official conduct of house of representatives 30 term of service of members of congress as trustees or directors of corporations or institutions appropriated for 30a jury duty exemption of elected officials of legislative branch repealed section 25b omitted sections 29b 29c chapter 3 edit chapter 3 compensation and allowances of members 31 compensation of members of congress 31 2 gifts and travel 31a 1 expense allowance of majority and minority leaders of senate expense allowance of majority and minority whips methods of payment taxability 31a 2 representation allowance account for majority and minority leaders of senate 31a 2a transfer of funds from representation allowance of majority and minority leaders of senate to expense allowance availability definitions 31a 2b transfer of funds from appropriations account of majority and minority leaders of senate to appropriations account miscellaneous items within senate contingent fund 31a 2c transfer of funds from appropriations account of majority and minority whips of senate to appropriations account miscellaneous items within senate contingent fund 31a 2d transfer of funds from appropriations account of the office of the vice president and the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority to the senate contingent fund 31a 3 expense allowance for chairmen of majority and minority conference committees of senate method of payment taxability 31a 4 expense allowance for chairmen of majority and minority policy committees of senate method of payment taxability 31b expense allowance of speaker of house of representatives 31b 1 former speakers of house of representatives retention of office furniture etc in congressional district following expiration of term as representative exceptions 31b 2 allowance available to former speaker for payment of office and other expenses for administration etc of matters pertaining to incumbency in office as representative and speaker 31b 4 franked mail and printing privileges of former speaker 31b 5 staff assistance to former speaker for administration etc of matters pertaining to incumbency in office as representative and speaker compensation and status of staff 31b 7 availability of entitlements of former speaker for 5 years 32 compensation of president pro tempore of senate 32a compensation of deputy president pro tempore of senate 32b expense allowance of president pro tempore of senate methods of payment taxability 33 senators salaries 34 representatives and delegates salaries payable monthly 35 salaries payable monthly after taking oath 35a end of the month salary payment schedule inapplicable to senators 36 salaries of senators 36a payment of sums due deceased senators and senate personnel 37 salaries of representatives delegates and resident commissioners elected for unexpired terms 38a disposition of unpaid salary and other sums on death of representative or resident commissioner 38b death gratuity payments as gifts 39 deductions for absence 40 deductions for withdrawal 40a deductions for delinquent indebtedness 42a special delivery postage allowance for president of senate 43b 2 staff expenses for house members attending organizational caucus or conference 43b 3 payments and reimbursements for certain house staff expenses 43d organizational expenses of senator elect 46a stationery allowance for president of senate 46a 1 senate revolving fund for stationery allowances availability of unexpended balances withdrawals 46b 1 house revolving fund for stationery allowances disposition of moneys from stationery sales availability of unexpended balances 46d 1 long distance telephone calls for vice president 47 mode of payment 48 certification of salary and mileage accounts 49 certificate of salary during recess 50 substitute to sign certificates for salary and accounts 51 monuments to deceased senators or house members 54 annotated united states code for members of house of representatives to be paid for from members representational allowance 55 united states code annotated or united states code service procurement for senators 57 adjustment of house of representatives allowances by committee on house oversight 57a limitation on allowance authority of committee on house oversight 57b representational allowance for members of house of representatives 58 mail telegraph telephone stationery office supplies and home state office and travel expenses for senators 58a telecommunications services for senators payment of costs out of contingent fund 58a 1 payment for telecommunications equipment and services definitions 58a 2 certification of telecommunications equipment and services as official 58a 3 report on telecommunications to committee on rules and administration 58a 4 metered charges on copiers sergeant at arms and user defined certification of services and equipment as official deposit of payments availability for expenditure 58c senators official personnel and office expense account 59 home state office space for senators lease of office space 59 1 additional home state office space for senators declaration of disaster or emergency 59b purchase of office equipment or furnishings by senators 59c transferred 59d transportation of official records and papers to house member s district 59d 1 transportation of official records and papers to a senator s state 59e official mail of persons entitled to use congressional frank 59f mass mailings by senate offices quarterly statements publication of summary tabulations 59g mass mailing of information by senators under frank quarterly registration with secretary of senate 59h mass mailing sent by house members omitted sections 42a 1 42b 43 43a 44 45 46 46a 2 46a 4 repealed sections 31 1 31a 31b 3 31b 6 31c 38 41 42 42c 42d 43b 43b 1 43c 46a 3 46b 46b 2 46c 46d 64d 2 46d 3 46d 4 46d 5 46e 46f 46f 1 46g 46g 1 46h 46i 52 53 56 58b 58c 1 59a chapter 4 edit chapter 4 officers and employees of senate and house of representatives chapter 5 edit chapter 5 library of congress chapter 6 edit chapter 6 congressional and committee procedure investigations legislative reorganization act of 1946 chapter 7 edit chapter 7 contested elections chapter 8 edit chapter 8 federal corrupt practices chapter 8a edit chapter 8a regulation of lobbying chapter 9 edit chapter 9 office of legislative counsel chapter 9a edit chapter 9a office of law revision counsel chapter 9b edit chapter 9b legislative classification office chapter 9c edit chapter 9c office of parliamentarian of house of representatives chapter 9d edit chapter 9d office of senate legal counsel chapter 10 edit chapter 10 classification of employees of house of representatives chapter 10a edit chapter 10a payroll administration in house of representatives chapter 11 edit chapter 11 citizens commission on public service and compensation chapter 12 edit chapter 12 contested elections chapter 13 edit chapter 13 joint committee on congressional operations chapter 14 edit chapter 14 federal election campaigns chapter 15 edit chapter 15 office of technology assessment chapter 16 edit chapter 16 congressional mailing standards chapter 17 edit chapter 17 congressional budget office chapter 17a edit chapter 17a congressional budget and fiscal operations chapter 17b edit chapter 17b impoundment control and line item veto chapter 18 edit chapter 18 legislative personnel financial disclosure requirements chapter 19 edit chapter 19 congressional award program chapter 19a edit chapter 19a john heinz competitive excellence award chapter 20 edit chapter 20 emergency powers to eliminate budget deficits including laws originally passed in gramm rudman hollings balanced budget act and amended in following acts such as the balanced budget act of 1997 and budget control act of 2011 chapter 21 edit chapter 21 civic achievement award program in honor of office of speaker of house of representatives chapter 22 edit chapter 22 john c stennis center for public service training and development chapter 22a edit chapter 22a open world leadership center chapter 23 edit chapter 23 government employee rights chapter 24 edit chapter 24 congressional accountability chapter 25 edit chapter 25 unfunded mandates reform chapter 26 edit chapter 26 disclosure of lobbying activities chapter 27 edit chapter 27 sound recording preservation by the library of congress references edit united states code office of the law revision counsel retrieved november 21 2015 external links edit u s code title 2 via united states government printing office u s code title 2 via cornell university title 2 of the united states code on openjurist org united states code title 2 via wikisource v t e united states code 1 general provisions 2 the congress 3 the president 4 flag and seal seat of government and the states 5 government organization and employees 6 domestic security formerly titled surety bonds 7 agriculture 8 aliens and nationality 9 arbitration 10 armed forces 11 bankruptcy 12 banks and banking 13 census 14 coast guard 15 commerce and trade 16 conservation 17 copyrights 18 crimes and criminal procedure 19 customs duties 20 education 21 food and drugs 22 foreign relations and intercourse 23 highways 24 hospitals and asylums 25 indians 26 internal revenue code 27 intoxicating liquors 28 judiciary and judicial procedure 29 labor 30 mineral lands and mining 31 money and finance 32 national guard 33 navigable waters 34 crime control and law enforcement formerly titled navy 35 patents 36 patriotic and national observances ceremonies and organizations 37 pay and allowances of the uniformed services 38 veterans benefits 39 postal service 40 public buildings properties and public works 41 public contracts 42 the public health and welfare 43 public lands 44 public printing and docu...